US Bridges

County Road 4 over Trb to French Crk

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.4 Miles SE of Mina · Structure no. 000000003325620

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Trb to French Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over Trb to French Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesTrb to French Crk
Location3.4 Miles SE of Mina
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.10462, -79.63278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic322 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$589,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Trb to French Crk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Trb to French Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Trb to French Crk carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Trb to French Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Trb to French Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.